US Bridges

SH 93 Ml over Pedestrian Underpass

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · Broadway at College Blvd · Structure no. D-15-BP

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 93 Ml over Pedestrian Underpass is a concrete culvert carrying SH 93 Ml over Pedestrian Underpass in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,160 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 93 Ml
CrossesPedestrian Underpass
LocationBroadway at College Blvd
RouteState Highway 93A
Coordinates40.00757, -105.27503
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2020)
Projected traffic29,160 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$88,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 93 Ml over Pedestrian Underpass built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 93 Ml over Pedestrian Underpass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 93 Ml over Pedestrian Underpass carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 93 Ml over Pedestrian Underpass?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SH 93 Ml over Pedestrian Underpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.